Explanation

• Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed was the first soldier to be awarded the Nishan-e-Haider
• Born: 10 November 1910, Singhori village, Rawalpindi District
• Died: 27 July 1948 (aged 37), Uri, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
• Buried: Hill of Tilpatra near Uri, Jammu and Kashmir in India
• Service years: 1929–1948
• Allegiance
• British India (1929–1947)
• Pakistan (1947–1948)

Nishan-e-Haider has been awarded to 11 soldiers since Pakistan's independence in 1947.

1. Captain Muhammad Sarwar (1948, Kashmir)
2. Naik Saif Ali Janjua (1948, Kashmir)
3. Major Tufail Muhammad (1958, East Pakistan)
4. Major Raja Aziz Bhatti (1965, Indo-Pak War)
5. Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas (1971, Indo-Pak War)
6. Major Muhammad Akram (1971, Indo-Pak War)
7. Major Shabbir Sharif (1971, Indo-Pak War)
8. Sowar Muhammad Hussain (1971, Indo-Pak War)
9. Lance Naik Muhammad Mahfuz (1971, Indo-Pak War)
10. Captain Karnal Sher Khan (1999, Kargil War)
11. Havildar Lalak Jan (1999, Kargil War)

Explanation

Pakistan's ideology is fundamentally based on Islam and the Two-Nation Theory

Islamic Identity: The belief that Islam is a complete way of life

Two-Nation Theory: Muslims and Hindus are two separate nations

Explanation

Pakistan has sold 40 JF-17 Thunder Block III aircraft to Azerbaijan

The total deal is worth around $4.6 billion,

 This is considered the largest export contract in Pakistan's defense industry history. 

Explanation

Pakistan was granted GSP+ status by the European Union (EU) on January 1, 2014

After the country had ratified 27 international conventions

GSP+ (Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus) 

 It was approved in late 2013

Explanation

The primary industry along the coastline of Balochistan and Sindh is fisheries. 

The fishing industry plays a significant part in the national economy of Pakistan.

With a coastline of about 650 miles (1,046 km), 

Explanation

Pakistan’s first hyperspectral satellite, HS-1, is primarily designed for Land monitoring and agriculture.

launched in October 2025

Developed by SUPARCO

Explanation

The book that was not written by Faiz Ahmad Faiz is Dard Ashoob. 

Dard Ashoob is a book of poetry written by Ahmad Faraz.

Additional information 

• Naqsh-e-Faryadi (1941) by Faiz Ahmad Faiz.
• Zindan-Nama (1956) was written by Faiz Ahmad Faiz 
• Dast-e-Saba (1952) was written by Faiz Ahmad Faiz, largely during his confinement in Hyderabad jail. 

Explanation

Awaz-e-Dost was written by Mukhtar Masood

 Published in 1973

Theme: The book covers the Pakistan movement, specifically focusing on its history and events.

Explanation

Traditional instruments from Pakistan include the :

• Rabab (a plucked string instrument from the north),
• Alghoza (paired flutes),
• Dhol (drum),
• Harmonium,
• Tabla.

The Been (also known as Murli or Pungi) is a wind instrument used by snake charmers

Explanation

Meat is a primary source of protein in the traditional Pakistani diet.

Common types include chicken, beef, mutton, and fish.